Director of Nursing (DON)
Naphcare
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Montgomery, AL · Posted November 5, 2026
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About the job
Overview
NaphCare is seeking an experienced and motivated Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our nursing team at Montgomery County Detention in Montgomery, AL!
Are you a strong nursing leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys developing high-performing teams, and is passionate about delivering quality patient care?
This is your opportunity to take your nursing leadership career to the next level while making a meaningful difference in an underserved patient population.
As our Director of Nursing , you'll oversee daily nursing operations, support and mentor clinical staff, and collaborate with healthcare and correctional leadership to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate patient care.
Responsibilities
Job Duties / Responsibilities
As the Director of Nursing, you'll play a key role in driving clinical excellence, supporting your team, and maintaining high standards of patient care.
Lead and Inspire: Provide daily leadership, coaching, mentoring, and support to nursing staff while fostering a positive, accountable work environment.
Oversee Nursing Operations: Manage staffing, scheduling, clinical resources, budgets, and daily nursing activities to ensure efficient operations.
Drive Quality Patient Care: Lead Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives and ensure nursing practices meet established clinical standards.
Build a Strong Team: Participate in recruitment, onboarding, training, performance evaluations, and professional development of nursing staff.
Ensure Compliance: Maintain compliance with facility policies, applicable regulations, and ACA and NCCHC standards.
Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with medical, mental health, correctional, and facility leadership to coordinate patient care and improve outcomes.
Promote Clinical Excellence: Conduct clinical rounds, review patient care plans and documentation, and provide ongoing staff education.
Manage Resources and Safety: Ensure appropriate availability of medical supplies, equipment, and medications while proactively addressing safety concerns and operational challenges.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Alabama.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification — REQUIRED.
Minimum of 3 years of clinical and progressive management experience in correctional healthcare, acute care, or a related healthcare setting.
Demonstrated experience supervising, coaching, and developing nursing teams.
Ability to manage complex staffing schedules, clinical resources, and operational priorities.
Strong knowledge of nursing standards, infection prevention, healthcare regulations, and patient safety practices.
Excellent communication, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, demonstrate professionalism, and comply with facility policies and the company Code of Conduct.
Must successfully complete required facility background screening and drug screening.
Physical Capabilities:
Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.
Why Join NaphCare?
NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US, and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.
NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:
Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one
Lowest Cost Benefits!
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
Tuition Assistance
Referral bonuses
Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
Generous paid time off & paid holidays
Free continuing education and CMEs
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